Ballentine Park -- Bickley Road,  781-2031, roberth@rcrc.state.sc.us.
Take Ballentine/White Rock exit off of I-26; turn west on Hwy. 76 about 4.2 miles to Bickley; turn right, cross the railroad track and take first left.

Bluff Road Park -- 148 Carswell Road, 776-8698, brp@rcrc.state.sc.us.
Take Bluff Road (Highway 48) out of Columbia. Go past the fairgrounds/stadium and drive approximately 6.5 to 7 miles to Carswell Drive, on the left. There is a church at this corner. Turn left. The park is straight ahead at the end of the road.

Blythewood Park -- 126 Boney Rd., Blythewood, SC, 691-9786, bwp@rcrc.state.sc.us.
Take I-77 north towards Charlotte; take Exit #27, Blythewood Road; turn right; turn left at Wendy’s; park is about half mile on right.

Caughman Road Park -- 2800 Trotter Road, 783-0400, crp@rcrc.state.sc.us.
Take Garners Ferry Road (76/378) toward Sumter to Trotter Road (approximately 5 miles past VA Hospital). Trotter Road has a traffic light and you will turn left. Park is approximately 2 miles down Trotter on the left.

Eastover Park -- 1031 Main St., Eastover, SC, 353-7137, eop@rcrc.state.sc.us.
Take Garners Ferry Road (Hwy 76/378) toward Sumter to Hwy 764 (approximately 9 to 10 miles beyond Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery). Hwy 764 bears to the right. Follow Hwy 764 to Eastover.

Forest Lake Park -- 6820 Wedgefield Road, 787-5000, flp@rcrc.state.sc.us.

• From Two Notch Road: Take Decker Boulevard to Wedgefield Road (approximately 1 to 1 1/2 miles). Make a right at the Forest Lake Bible Church (Wedgefield Road). Park is approximately 1 1/2 blocks down Wedgefield on the left.
  
• From Percival Road: Take Decker Boulevard (approximately 1 to 1 1/2 miles) to Wedgefield Road on the left (across from Kentucky Fried Chicken). Make a left onto Wedgefield Road. Park is approximately 1 1/2 blocks down Wedgefield on the left.

Friarsgate Park -- 1712 Chadford Road, 732-3220, fgp@rcrc.state.sc.us.
Take I-26 to the Ballentine exit. Turn right at the exit and go back over the interstate. This is Broad River Road. Follow Broad River Road past Waffle House and take the next left which is Royal Tower. Stay on Royal Tower; you will go through a traffic light and across the railroad tracks. Keep following Royal Tower about another mile to Chadford Road. Turn right on Chadford. The Park is approximately 1 1/4 miles down Chadford Road on the left immediately past HE Corley Elementary School.

Hopkins Park -- 150 Hopkins Park Rd., 783-9374, hp@rcrc.state.sc.us.
Take Garners Ferry Road (Hwy 76/378) to County Road 37 (Lower Richland Boulevard). Make a right on Lower Richland Boulevard. Cross the railroad tracks and follow 3 to 4 miles. Park is on the right.

Killian Park -- 1424 Marthan Rd, 754-7980, kp@rcrc.state.sc.us.
Take Hwy 555 (Farrow Road) toward Blythewood to Marthan Road (approximately 6 to 7 miles past I-77). Make a left on Marthan Road or take 277 to I-77. Take I-77 to Killian Road exit. Make a right on Killian Road to Hwy 555. Make a left on 555 and go approximately 2 miles to Marthan Road. Turn left on Marthan Road.

Meadowlake Park -- 600 Beckman Road, 754-4463, mlp@rcrc.state.sc.us.
Take I-20 to North Main Street exit (Hwy 21). Go away from Columbia 3/4 to 1 mile to Beckman Road (traffic light). Turn right on Beckman. The park is on the right.

North Springs Park -- 1320 Clemson Road, 736-6070, nsp@rcrc.state.sc.us.

• Take Hwy 1 (Two Notch Road) away from Columbia towards Pontiac. Follow Two Notch to Clemson Road (approximately 5 or 6 miles). Turn left onto Clemson Road at the traffic light. Follow Clemson Road approximately 1 1/2 miles. The Park is on the right next to North Springs Elementary School.
  
• Take I-20 to the Clemson Road exit. At the exit, turn and go past McDonalds. Follow Clemson Road approximately 4 miles (you will cross over Tow Notch Road). The Park is on the right next to North Springs Elementary School.

Polo Road Park -- 730 Polo Road, 736-1657, prp@rcrc.state.sc.us.

• Take Two Notch Road away from Columbia (approximately 4 miles from I-20) to Polo Road (first traffic light past Wal-Mart). Make a right on Polo Road and go approximately 1 1/2 miles. Park is on the right across from the Wildewood Stables. Continue around curve to Soccer Complex.
  
• Take I-20 to Alpine Road if you are coming from St. Andrews area. Turn left on to Alpine Road. Go under the interstate and take the first road to the right (Polo Road). Park is approximately 1 1/2 miles on left.
  
• If coming from Pontiac, take I-20 to Alpine Road. Make a right on Alpine and then turn right at the first road which is Polo Road. Park is approximately 1 1/2 miles on left.

St. Andrews Park -- 920 Beatty Road, 772-6598, sap@rcrc.state.sc.us.
Take I-20 to Broad River Road exit. At the exit turn and go toward Irmo (away from Downtown Columbia). Follow Broad River Road approximately 3 miles; go through the light at St. Andrews Road; stay on Broad River Road past Widewater Square and follow to Beatty Road and turn left (can only turn left). The Park is approximately 1/2 mile down Beatty Road on the left.

Technology Center -- 7492 Parklane Road, 462-0064, Technology@rcrc.state.sc.us
From Florence, take I-20 west to Farrow Road (Hwy. 555). Turn left at stop sign (going away from Columbia). Go approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Parklane Road. Center is on the left about .75 miles, adjacent to the Adult Activity Center.

Trenholm Park -- 3900 Covenant Road, 787-0216, tp@rcrc.state.sc.us.

• From Two Notch Road: Take Two Notch Road to Beltline Boulevard. From downtown make a right on Beltline (from Northeast a left on Beltline). Take Beltline to the first traffic light (Covenant Road). Make a left on Covenant and follow it to the traffic light. The park is behind the convenience store.
  
• From Forest Drive: Take Forest Drive to Beltline Boulevard. From Downtown take a left on Beltline (from Fort Jackson take a right on Beltline). Take Beltline approximately 2 miles to Covenant Road. Make a right on Covenant and follow Covenant to the traffic light. The park is behind the convenience store.

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Special Facilities

Adult Activity Center -- 7494 Parklane Road, 462-9995, rcrcaac@bellsouth.net.
From Florence, take I-20 west to Farrow Road (Hwy. 555). Turn left at stop sign (going away from Columbia).  Go approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Parklane Road. Center is on the left about .75 miles, adjacent to tennis center. Or follow directions below for Richland County Tennis Center.

Hopkins Park Senior Center -- 150 Hopkins Park Road., 776-2778, hp@rcrc.state.sc.us.
Take Garners Ferry Road (Hwy 76/378) to County Road 37 (Lower Richland Boulevard). Make a right on Lower Richland Boulevard. Cross the railroad tracks and follow 3 to 4 miles. Park is on the right.

LinRick Golf Course --  356 Campground Road, 754-6331, lgc@rcrc.state.sc.us.

• Take I-20 to Monticello Road exit. At Monticello Road, turn away from Columbia. Follow Monticello Road approximately 7 miles to Camp Ground Road. Make a right on Camp Ground Road. Follow until you see the golf course on the right.
  
• From its I-20 intersection, you also can drive north on US 321 (Winnsboro Highway) approximately 7 miles to Camp Ground Road. Turn left on Camp Ground and follow until you see the golf course on the left.

Richland County Tennis Center-- 7500 Parklane Road, 788-3001, rctc@rcrc.state.sc.us.
Take I-20 to the Two Notch Road exit. Take Two Notch back toward Columbia to Parklane Road (Pearle Vision Center is on the right). Make a right onto Parklane Road. Tennis Center is approximately 1/2 mile down Parklane on the right. OR From Downtown: Take I-277 to the Parklane Road exit. Make a right on Parklane Road. The Tennis Center is approximately 1/2 mile down Parklane on the left.

Caughman Road Tennis Center-- 2800 Trotter Road, 776-3250, crtc@rcrc.state.sc.us.
Take Garners Ferry Road (76/378) toward Sumter to Trotter Road (approximately 5 miles past VA Hospital). Trotter Road has a traffic light and you will turn left. Park is approximately 2 miles down Trotter on the left.

Dutch Fork Tennis Center-- Friarsgate Blvd., 732-3220.

Administrative Offices-- 5819 Shakespeare Road, 754-7275, info@rcrc.state.sc.us.

Jordan Boat Ramp -- West end of Rosewood Drive.

Upper Richland --   Campground Road

• Take I-20 to Monticello Road exit. At Monticello Road, turn away from Columbia. Follow Monticello Road approximately 7 miles to Camp Ground Road. Make a right on Camp Ground Road. On your right hand side before the golf course.
  
• From its I-20 intersection, you also can drive north on US 321 (Winnsboro Highway) approximately 7 miles to Camp Ground Road. Turn left on Camp Ground and just passed the golf course on the left.

 

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Neighborhood Parks

Anna Boyd Park -- Anders Street
2.35 acres neighborhood park features a playground and an outdoor basketball court.

From I-20 take Highway 555 (Farrow Road) out of Columbia to Anders Street (approximately 1 mile). Anders Street is almost directly across from the SC State Credit Union. You will see a blue sign for the Anna Boyd Child Development Center. Turn right on Anders St., cross the railroad tracks, and the park is at the Child Development Center.

 

Columbia High School -- 1701 Westchester Drive, Columbia, SC 29210

This cooperative venture with Richland County School District I has resulted in a community park located on the grounds of Columbia High School.

Crane Forest Park -- Peachwood Drive
A small neighborhood park on .83 acres offers a playground, outdoor basketball court, and picnic area.

Take I-20 to Monticello Road exit. (From Lexington, turn left and cross the interstate. From northeast Columbia, turn right at the exit.) Follow Monticello Rd. to Brockington Road, about 2.5-3 miles. Turn right on Brockington to Blue Ridge Terrace, about 2 miles. Drive about 1/2 to 3/4 mile and turn right onto Peachwood Drive. Park is on the corner of Peachwood Drive and Pelican Drive.

Cross Roads Park -- Highway 601 at Highway 378
Cross Roads Park has 5.72 acres, a lighted Dixie Youth Baseball field, outdoor basketball courts, and a playground

Take Garners Ferry Road (76/378) toward Sumter to Highway 601, about 10-12 miles. Turn left on Highway 601. Cross Roads Community Center is on the left.

Gadsden Park -- 1660 S. Goodwin Circle, Gadsden (at Gadsden Elementary School)
2000 S.F. building features two meeting/conference rooms and restrooms. The park  offers many new facilities including 2 new lighted tennis courts, picnic shelter, playground system, lighted and fenced softball field, paved walking trail, and a two-story observation tower/concession stand. In addition, lights have been added to the existing Little League baseball field and basketball courts.

Take Garners Ferry Road (76/378) toward Sumter to highway 769, about 7.5 miles beyond I-77), turn right onto highway 769. Go about 9 miles to S. Goodwin Circle and turn right to the school.

Olympia Park -- 1050 Olympia Avenue
Olympia Park is a lovely tree-shaded neighborhood park featuring a playground and picnic area. A small walking trail and a creek meander through the park, which is 4.98 acres.

From Downtown -- take Assembly Street out of Columbia to Whaley Street. Turn right onto Whaley and proceed to Parker St, turn left. Park is at the intersection of Parker and Silver Streets. From Rosewood -- Take Rosewood Drive to Assembly St. Make a right on Assembly. Turn left onto Whaley Street. At Parker St. turn left. Park is at intersection of Parker and Silver Streets.

Ridgewood Park -- 805 Crest Street
Playground and picnic shelter.

Sharpe Road Park -- Sharpe Road
A neighborhood park on 21.44 acres featuring a playground, picnic area, and outdoor basketball court.

Take Highway 21 toward Blythewood. Go 8-9 miles past I-20. Turn left onto Sharpe Road. Park is approximately one mile on the right.

Summerhill Park -- 210 Durango Avenue
A neighborhood park on one acre features a playground, picnic shelter and tables, and outdoor basketball court.

Take Highway 21 (North Main Street) toward Blythewood approximately 3 miles past I-20 to Summerhill Drive. Turn Right. Go about 1/2 mile to New Holland Drive and turn right. Go 1/4 to 1/2 miles to Durango Avenue. Turn right. Park is at the end of Durango.

Washington Park -- Aster St.
This neighborhood park sits on 3.67 acres and features a playground, picnic shelter and tables, outdoor basketball court, and a baseball field.

Take Shop Road away from Williams-Brice Stadium approximately 2 miles to Aster Drive. Turn right.

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Swimming Pools

Trenholm Park Pool
Hopkins Park Pool

Walking Trails/Track

Walking trails are available at the following parks:

• Ballentine Park
• Blythewood Park
• Caughman Road Park (lighted trail)
• Eastover Park
• Gadsden Park
• Hopkins Park
• Meadowlake Park (lighted track)
• Polo Road Park
• Columbia High School (regulation size lighted track and a lighted trail)

Mall Walking Programs:
Columbia Mall -- Columbia Mall Walkers (started in 1992)
Richland Mall -- Stepping In Style, (started in 1994)

Golf Course

LinRick Golf Course -- 356 Campground Rd., 754-6331, lgc@rcrc.state.sc.us.

• Take I-20 to Monticello Road exit. At Monticello Road, turn away from Columbia. Follow Monticello Road approximately 7 miles to Camp Ground Road. Make a right on Camp Ground Road. Follow until you see the golf course on the right.
  
• From its I-20 intersection, you also can drive north on US 321 (Winnsboro Highway) approximately 7 miles to Camp Ground Road. Turn left on Camp Ground and follow until you see the golf course on the left.

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Richland County Recreation Commission
5819 Shakespeare Road
Columbia, SC 29223
803-754-7275
info@rcrc.state.sc.us

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